(Jackson, MS)- Doctors say Flu shots for insured adults are now widely available through private physicians and pharmacies, and the number of doses they are administering in the clinics has declined. However, we do encourage all Mississippians six months and older to get vaccinated. Those particularly at risk for influenza…
(Little Rock, AR)- Environmental advocates and public officials are meeting this Friday at the first Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit, to examine the state’s critical ecological issues. The goal of the summit is to tackle some of the public-policy questions about the environment that are sure to come up in state…
(Memphis, TN)- In regional news, the NBC talent competition “America’s Got Talent” will be looking for contestants from across the region.Auditions are scheduled for February 4 in Memphis. It’s one of nine cities already announced for season 12 of the states.
(Arkansas) Jim Hall has been called to resign his candidacy for the District 9 seat in the Arkansas Legislature by Arkansas GOP Chairman Doyle Webb. The Arkansas Court of Appeals recently upheld Halls Drew County conviction of harassment and harassing communications. Webb has stated that Halls actions do not reflect…
(Arkansas)Arkansas women are still taking strides in equality for women. Today being Womens Equality Day, commemorating passage of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to vote. Women in Arkansas are still facing some of the same challenges in the workforce, women in politics and in education as they…
(Monticello, AR)Monticello Mayor Zack Tuckers attorney Hani Hashem claims there arent any pending allegations of theft or personal benefit by Tucker in regards to the expenditure of Monticellos Advertising and Promotion Funds. Tucker was investigated recently when Prosecutor Thomas requested that state police investigate an invoice and transactions related to…
(Lake Village, AR)- Bob Ivory will hold a book signing in Lake Village today. The signing is from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Guachoya Cultural Arts Center. Ivory was born in Lake village, he is a keyboardist, and a seasoned songwriter who has produced and composed original compositions;…
Photo Source: Freedom Works (Arkansas)- An Arkansas market will be hosting a food bank giveaway. August 31st Mel’s Market will host the event starting at 11:00 AM. The giveaway will have fresh produce, poultry, fruits, and more for the public. They ask that you bring a bag or box for…
(Lake Village, AR)- People helping people enterprise, the Break Room is your community convenince store. The new store is located on South Court Street in Lake Village, right behind the library. There are snacks, basic covenience items for sale, and some great space to read a book, or use Wi-Fi….
(Lincoln County, AR) — An escape attempt has left a convicted murderer dead. 41-year-old Christopher Wilson, an inmate at the Arkansas Department of Corrections, was shot and killed by a corrections officer while trying to escape Thursday. Wilson was convicted of two counts of capital murder in the 2002 killing…
